
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- Spanish
- English
- French
Provider Gender
MaleAbout Samuel Shelanski and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I believe in treating the person, not just the illness.
Specializing In
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Interests & Activities
I am an avid cyclist, skier and dad.
Hospital Affiliations
Banner North Colorado Medical Center - Loveland Campus
Banner North Colorado Medical Center
Banner Ft Collins Medical Center
Preferred Phone Number
970-810-3894
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, Medical Oncology, 2000
- Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, Internal Medicine, 1998
- Internship: New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell, Internal Medicine, 1996
- Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, 1995
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology, 2000
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Locations
- Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Greeley
- 1801 16th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
- Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Loveland
- 2000 Boise Avenue, Loveland, CO 80538
Testimonials
4.9 out of 5.0
399 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Dr, Shelanski is a very good oncologist, He not only explained my treatment plan but showed me the web site on the data [ case studies ] that he uses that has hundreds if not thousands of men just like myself that were treated and why this matters. He also has many years of personal experience in his chosen field. Also he is a very nice fellow.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Listens, acts, on top of problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Super knowledgeable, explains options and reasons patiently and clearly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2025
Very personable and seemed like he cared
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/26/2025
He is an outstanding cancer doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2025
He is so kind and speaks to you so you can understand what he is saying. He really cares
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2025
He is very professional as well as kind, courteous and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Wonderful Dr. this was the first time I meet him and he took his time answering my questions and was very knowledgeable about my condition and listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Explained everything and what they are doing if they a slight problems and asking if I am going through something that needs to be taken care of
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2025
Dr. Shelanski was very direct and answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
Excellent physician who listens and cares for his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
He makes it clear what is ill and precisely what can be done about it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Very considerate, patient, candid but caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
He is very helpful in helping you understand your medical test.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
He is an excellent Cancer Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2025
Very through and clear
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
He cares and communicates well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
Best Oncology Doctor ever.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
He's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/21/2025
Treats the patient, as well as the disease. Expertise
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2025
Dr. Shelanski is very knowledgeable and and esteemed professional. He is an asset to any organization.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
Dr Shelanski has great knowledge. I appreciate his straight talk and feel very well cared for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Very friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2025
He's very knowledgeable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/23/2025
Dr. Shelanski is always compassionate and professional. He does an excellent job at explaining and recommending alternative treatments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2025
Compassion, clarity, listening
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
I have been seeing my physician for several years, and he listens to his patients and relates well with those whose condition is being monitored.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
He did a great job of telling us our options and informing us what he thought was the issue
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
He is one of the best I owe so much to him for everything he did for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2025
Very caring and rueful person. Makes you fell like you matter
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Always cares. And today the best news absolutely and a plan for the next step
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2025
Dr. Shelanski has been my oncologist for several years now. He is very informative and inquires about current health issues When going over labs he goes over the results and makes recommendations. Dr. Shelanski is very easy going person that makes patients comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Caring professional and attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Very knowledgeable, informative and pleasant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Caring, takes time to talk and explain
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
Samuel is a good listener, always answer all my questions with clarification.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
He is easy to talk with and addresses medical matters effectively.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2025
He is the very best cancer doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Has expertise. Treats the patient, not the disease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2025
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2025
He is so pleasant and shows genuine care. I feel so at ease with him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2025
He is an excellent doctor and has a good bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2025
Dr Shelanski is professional and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2025
Dr. Shelanski put me at ease by answering all my questions and putting me at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2025
Takes time to make patients comfortable. Encourages pt. Response and discussion.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2025
Great bedside manner - truly cares about each patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2025
He was very in tune with my concerns as a person who had cancer. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/22/2025
Knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/21/2025
Thorough, prepared, professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
When first diagnosed he was the first Dr to have a plan for my type of cancer and that gave me hope, knowledge that I could still fight and not just lay down and die. Dr Shelanski is honest, does not give false hope but he is hopeful with me and gives me options. It's always up to me to decide which options and I like that, it makes me feel I still have some control.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2025
Great great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2025
Always always he respects my questions and has my blood work ready to explain my situation. I have also watched him with other patients and his professional manner is also accompanied by a deeply caring demeanor. I feel so glad he was able to take my care on, it has been 4 years now.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/8/2025
Always tells me like it is and gives me choices for my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2025
I have been seeing Dr Shelanski for many years. I trust him and feel he has my interest in his professional care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2025
He genuinely cares about you and how you are doing. He is very encouraging.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
He's wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
Dr. Shelanski is a excellent Dr. and has helped me control my cancers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2025
He is very thorough and knowledgeable. He always asks what he can do for me when I visit and gives me a preview of my next appointment. I trust him fully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
Samuel always answer all questions very clear and easy to comprehend . Very kind professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2025
He listens and follows up on all of my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2025
Answered all my questions and was very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2025
Dr. Sam is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Such a wonderful man and doctor. Funny. Personal and genuine kind
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr. Shelanski carefully drove the process through several successive treatments, each more high-impact than the last, until surgery, which finished off the cancer. In addition to being an oncologist, he's a hematologist, which I think helped him analyze the many blood draws along the way to guide the choice of treatments. Throughout the process, he solicited my inputs, kept me informed about the different treatments and made me feel like a member of the team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr. Sam is my oncologist for many years, and I like the way we rel,ate to each other
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
Straight forward and honest
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2025
He is very patient and answers all my questions and is very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Very personable. Thorough in explanations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Excellent Oncologist, he has a very good patient communications style. I 100% trust everything he says and recommends in regards to my patient care. He's the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Dr. Shelanski is very knowledgeable and sensitive to the patient's needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Dr. Shelanski was informative and helpful in answering my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2024
He was great. Nice guy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2024
He was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2024
I liked him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2024
Very informative and hopeful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Knowledgeable, Professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
A real life saint
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
Friendly, calm demeanor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
Places priority on patient quality of life without hampering cure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
He listens and responds with common sense options to make life easier.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Dr. Shelanski has been a fantastic oncologist, willing to answer any questions and giving truthful answers. A cheerleaders throughout my treatment. I always felt comfortable with his treatment plans and suggestions, and felt he is a competent, well-studied doctor and was thrilled with his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
He is willing to spend the time with his patient! Sincere and straight forward. Encouraging!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
He's very honest and tells you how it is
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2024
He is kind, caring and gives you the facts and explains so you can understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/19/2024
Samuel always answers all questions clear and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
Awesome Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
He is a good Doctor, he knows what he is doing in cancer treatment. He speaks to me in terms I can understand. Doesn't act rushed or uninterested. Takes the time to answer my questions truthfully and never talks down to me. Also has a good sense of humor, which helps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
Very experienced. Great bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/13/2024
I am grateful for Dr Shelanski' s knowledge and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
Dr. Shelanski has been terrific. He listens and explains treatment issues, and course plans and any changes required each appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
Over the years he has been extremely sensitive to my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
He is a great doctor and answers any questions you may have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Have always considered him as the best out there.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Spends time with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
He is an excellent cancer specialist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Everything Dr Shelanski recommended or offered was the right answer. I had great results in my treatment because I trusted Dr Shelanski and staff.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
I believe he is very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
He cares